New Zealand fast bowler Blair Tickner was replaced under the ICC's concussion substitution rule after being struck by a bouncer from India's Anshul Kamboj during a match on November 7, 2026. The incident triggered the application of cricket's concussion protocol, which allows a like-for-like replacement when a player suffers a head injury.
The ICC introduced concussion substitutions in 2019 to prioritize player safety. Under the rule, a team can replace a concussed player with a substitute who fulfills a similar role, subject to approval by the match referee. The replacement cannot be a specialist batter replacing a bowler or vice versa.
Tickner's removal highlights the ongoing implementation of the rule in international cricket. The specific match details and Tickner's condition were not disclosed in the initial report by The Cricket News.
